GRADING AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENTS | A grading and drainage assessment is an evaluation of existing grading and drainage conditions adjacent to an existing foundation to verify the existing conditions are in compliance with the International Residential Code. Grading and drainage inspections are a pro-active approach to reducing the risk of foundation distress caused by improper drainage. Click here to learn more

FOUNDATION ELEVATION SURVEYS | A foundation elevation survey is an inspection documenting elevation variances in a foundation. The survey establishes base foundation elevations to which future surveys can be compared, helping to determine the exact location and magnitude of differential foundation movement. Click here to learn more

FORENSIC EVALUATIONS OF POST-CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURAL ISSUES (FOUNDATION AND SUPERSTRUCTURE) | A foundation forensic evaluation is an inspection to assess the current condition of an existing foundation by observing cosmetic damage, performing a grading and drainage assessment, and surveying foundation elevations. The information obtained during the inspection generates a comprehensive report offering professional opinions as to the potential causes of the foundation issues and providing recommendations. A superstructure forensic evaluation is an inspection to assess a specific structural issue in the construction above the foundation (broken roof braces, sagging ceiling joists, bowing walls, etc.). Superstructure forensic evaluations are typically more customer-specific, and the observation and analysis methods are determined on a case-by-case basis.

REAL ESATE PURCHASE OPTION PERIOD FOUNDATION EVALUATIONS | A real estate purchase option period foundation evaluation is similar to a foundation forensic evaluation. Thisinspection assesses the current condition of an existing foundation by observing cosmetic damage, performing a grading and drainage assessment, and surveying foundation elevations. The information obtained during the inspection generates a comprehensive report offering professional opinions as to the condition of the foundation and providing recommendations.

RENOVATION PROJECTS (STRUCTURAL) | A renovation project inspection is a type of investigation typically required on some renovation projects where is it necessary to obtain information regarding the construction of the existing structure prior to designing and addition or a remodeled area. These inspections are typically more customer-specific, and the required information and investigation methods are determined on a case-by-case basis.See consulting services for more information